I went to see Carmen during my "dark night of the soul." My impending divorce brought on a slew of…read moreintense flashback-like feelings to traumatic childhood grief and anxiety. I was suffering from severe crying spells that felt unending and left me emotionally and physically drained. I felt like a small helpless child in an adult body. I was also recovering from mono and had a lot of tension that I was carrying in my body that was causing me health issues. Although I had done some traditional counseling, I knew I needed something more body-focused. After reading about somatic experiencing therapy, I decided to give it a try (along with acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and physical therapy). Carmen is one of the wonderful healers I worked with that helped mend my broken heart. I went from feeling so out of control emotionally to feeling so comforted by my newfound ability to self-regulate. From the beginning, I witnessed the miraculous ability of the body to self-soothe and heal. I looked forward to my sessions with Carmen, because I felt that I had a safe environment to bring awareness to the emotions in my body. During the year and a half I worked with Carmen, not only was I able to survive my dark passage, but I also started thriving : ) For example, I have been able to reconnect with my creative and artistic side, which is a huge, essential part of me. I have been able to say goodbye to those relationships in my life that don't honor me and to make space in my life for joy and hope. I am moving forward with love and light in my life. Of course, I still experience moments of grief and anxiety, but they are not the backdrop of my life anymore. Carmen is such a masterful healer that she makes the whole process feel so simple and easy. You're not quite sure what she's doing, but you leave the sessions feeling lighter and more refreshed. She is a true gem.

Can't say enough great thins about Dr. Taxman! He is the rare kind of doctor who genuinely cares --…read morenot just about your symptoms, but about bringing you into full health. What sets him apart is his ability to balance naturopathic and allopathic approaches in a way that's truly tailored to you as an individual. He doesn't apply a one-size-fits-all protocol -- he listens, assesses, and meets you where you are. Working with him has been a genuinely positive experience, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a thoughtful, dedicated practitioner who takes your whole health seriously.

Edit: I reposted this review 48 different times on Google reviews under Welllife and Dr.Taxman but…read moreTaxman kept taking this review down. I would post, he would report to remove it, then I would repost and the loop repeated. I'm coming to Yelp and reposting for the final time. People get away with things because they rely on others being quiet about it and I won't be silenced. Here are some more details I initially left out of the below review because Taxman seemed confused. While I was having a panic attack he held up his wedding ring hand in front of him and waved his hand around showcasing his ring-- I'm not sure why he thought that was appropriate? What does his relationship status have to do with my appointment? Is this standard for all his appointments? He seemed confused, I told him while in the middle of a panic attack I'm not here to date you??? I'll continue to repost this until the end of time, no patient should have to tolerate this and then pay $800/hour My appointment with Dr.Taxman was incredibly disappointing. I had a small panic attack at the beginning of the appointment, when I recovered I looked up and his head was tilted down and eyes looking up glaring at me... he looked angry? We just sat there and stared at eachother for maybe 60 seconds until I broke off the stare off. It was scary, bizarre, and cruel. I was as mostly looking down with my eyes closed during this panic attack, so idk if I said something but I was kind of hyperventilating too. Nothing warrants that response from a doctor though. I still asked about my issues though, I have year round allergies I asked about and he shrugged and mentioned one drug, that was it. We went over two prescriptions I have, he said wow that's a high dosage when referring to my antidepressant, he did not elaborate. There was a knot on my throat he said he would be willing to see through till the end-- I'm OK, I'll go to another doctor. It's clear he didn't want me in the appointment and he had an attitude the majority of the time. He rolled his eyes twice while I was talking. I read glowing reviews from other patients who he's helped with similar issues before booking. He did help me some and he softened up near the end. There were several other issues but I'll leave it at that, he seemed confused by the purpose of the visit. I overestimated his abilities as a professional and as a doctor. Taxman has weak character and questionable moral compass if this is how he treats people/patients.

Emily helped me kick my 20 year smoking habit! She is great. Very informational, and professional…read more I just wish I could get ahold of her to work on any other problem I'm having :)

I feel incredibly grateful to have found Salem Natural Medicine. After two frustrating years of…read moreworking with my a major mainstream health provider, and being given pill after pill and experiencing side effect after side effect, my fatigue and inability to focus or concentrate was only getting worse. My ability to work and quality of life just kept going down, down. It was super-scary because Western medicine had basically said "there's nothing more we can do or give you." I decided there had to be a better way, did a bunch of research, decided on naturopathy, and found Dr. Hutchinson at Salem Natural Medicine. She listened to me, asked thoughtful questions, and I left our first session with a plan and feeling hopeful for the first time in a very long time. I felt seen, heard and like I truly had a partner. I came with specific issues, am finally and definitely on the road to recovery, and have chosen her now as my primary care provider. Dr. Hutchinson is very thorough and really dedicated to finding solutions. If you're looking for an excellent naturopath, Dr. Hutchinson gets my highest recommendation. The friendly staff, convenient location in Pringle Plaza, and easy parking are bonuses.

This is an amazing counseling service! Lisa has helped me and my husband in so many ways! Their…read morebuilding is comforting, warm and safe! What a wonderful group of people!

I always get the support I need and I absolutely love the workshops in Healing Circles that Lisa…read moreand Tori put on. I've been coming for the last 15 years on and off and every time I'm needing a reset reframe or rejuvenation. These people have the skills. I'm feeling so blessed that I know them.

Dr. Poindexter is great! She goes the extra mile for her patients which includes trying to find…read morethe best pricing for prescriptions that aren't covered by insurance. I would highly recommend her!

I received Excellent Acupuncture treatments over several months from Wei Li, who was only there on…read moreSaturdays. Her homebase is Lake Oswego. She is an eighth generation herbalist, also.

Katie is very intensive in listening to symptoms and working with chronic pain pts,,an angel sent…read moreto heal

Love Earth Angel Wellness! Staff is amazing and they care about their patients and helping them…read morereach their goals. Would 100% recommend!